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There are a number of luxury and superior hotels providing accommodation facility to guests coming to Berlin, Deutschland. This article lists some of the most popular hotels available for booking in Berlin, Germany. You can also book a Berlin hotel or Hotel Deutschland by visiting HotellWeb sites. 5 star Hotels in Berlin Hotel Adlon Kempinski: Celebrating its 100th anniversary, Hotel Adlon has a unique interior combination of an illustrious tradition and dynamic modernity. When entering the hotel, at once you’ll be enveloped in an atmosphere that is German from the very core. Situated in the heart of Berlin you’ll find everything conveniently provided at your doorstep along with it you can enjoy the hospitality of the very friendly and welcoming staff making you feel truly pampered and at home. Occupying the 5th place in Berlin luxury hotels, this century old hotel boasts an ambience and an experience that you won’t find elsewhere. The hotel comprises of 304 luxurious rooms and 78 suites, from which 141 are non-smoking, 2 are handicapped-friendly and 6 are built and furnished for allergy sufferers. The Regent Berlin: Being the first choice for all leisurely travelers, The Regent Hotel has the credit of being rated as the top most hotels in the city. Situated near the Berlin’s famous Friedrichstrabe and the magnificent Unter den Linden boulevard, all the 246 rooms of the hotel boast a lavish and elegantly stylized interior. Hotel Steigenberger: For more than 25 years the hotel has been a home to many famous and esteemed guests. Being a prestigious hotel, it is the ultimate choice for all elite class travelers. The hotel offers 386 rooms with luxurious comfort and 11 individually styled suites 4 star Hotels in Berlin Best Western Kanthotel: Situated in a prime location where you can easily access all the public transport, the Best Western hotel offers good value for money and yet facilitates all guests with more than just the necessities. Comprising of 70 elegantly decorated rooms the hotel is a good choice for those who want to travel in an economic yet stylish way. Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz Hotel: With a supreme location near the 368-metre TV Tower and the parliamentary district, the Alexanderplatz Hotel boasts 1.012 modern and comfortable rooms which include Business rooms, suites and classic rooms. Being the largest Berlin hotel, the hotel has a ballroom which can host up to 350 guests. Hotel Hackescher Markt: Reasonably priced, elegantly decorated, tastefully designed are some of the compliments that the 31 rooms of this hotel have received from many guests. The hotel is within walking distance from the Museum Island, and good restaurants in the Hackescher Market and offers very good price range that won’t be a burden on your pocket and yet you can enjoy all the amenities required to enjoy your memorable trip. 3 star Hotels in Berlin Mercure Airport Hotel Berlin Tegel: Situated conveniently at the Tegel Airport, the hotel is only 6 kilometres from the centre of Berlin. The 186 guestrooms which reach up to more than five floors feature simple, neutral decor and functional furnishings, including desks and sofa beds. All rooms offer facilities like high-sped internet, Television, mini bar, direct phone facility and complimentary newspaper service. Hotel Ambassador: Ambassador Hotel Berlin is a Partner of Sorat Hotels and is situated at a distance of 200 meters from the KaDeWe department store and 11 kilometers from the airport. The Hotel has been designed keeping all modern trends and services in mind. The rooms are a unique blend of 1970 retro style furniture coupled with modern amenities. The hotel consists of 218 elegantly decorated and designed rooms complimented with 1970’s style furniture and colour schemes. Berlin Mark Hotel: The prime locality of the hotel makes it conveniently accessible and the hotel is located only a 3 minute stroll to the Kurfurstendamm, is what that sets this hotel apart from its competitors. Guests will experience superb dining and excellent accommodation facilities all at very reasonable rates in the Berlin Mark Hotel. All the 95 rooms are equipped with tasteful decorations combined with modern amenities to make all guests feel at home.
There are more hotels in Berlin that virtually any other city in Europe, making it one of the most tourist friendly vacation choices. You can pick virtually any area in the city in which to stay and you will find there ample choice spanning the range of hotel options. Nearly all hotels in Germany come with breakfast included in the price. The more expensive hotels are located in the west of the city, but that isn’t to say that you can’t find budget accommodation there also. One of the many joys of Berlin is its cleanliness which in terms of hotel choosing means that even if you choose a less expensive hotel, you can rest assured that it won’t be a compromise in cleanliness that has enabled it to offer low price rooms.
Now for shopping: The Departmentstore Quartier 206 situated on Friedrichstrasse is the most distinguished of Berlin’s department stores the Harrods of Germany. Not to be entered by those who have difficulty keeping their wallets in their pockets, Departmentstore Quartier 206 provides top end fashion for Ladies, Gentlemen and children as well as personal accessories and home items.
If you are looking for the biggest department store in Berlin however, that would have to be Kaufhaus Des Westens also and better known as KaDeWe. Here you will find the same level of product as you’d find in the Departmentstore Quartier 206, but just more of every thing, and all arranged in shops within the shop. If you are visiting KaDeWe, you must take some time for a meal break at the restaurant on the 6th floor where you will have a wonderful view of Tauentzienstrasse.
Friedrichstrae offes some of the most chic boutiques in the city, intermingled with some of the finest restaurants, whilst the Europa-Centre offers a fabulous modern alternative with restaurants, bars and a huge multi-screen cinema. If you have a whole day to dedicate to wondering around and window shopping, then Charlottenburg must be your chosen destination. Here you will find top-range designers, to one-off pieces. If however, you would like to combine shopping with other activities, or would like to be in the vicinity of family or friends who maybe don’t share your retail enthusiasm, why not go to Potsdamer Platz. Here you will find a wonderful example of modern Berlin with something for everyone including museums, parts of the Berlin Wall, the Sony Center, cinemaplexes, and Postdamer Platz Arkaden shopping mall.
A few tit bits of information for the dedicated shopper: the word for “sale” is schlussverkauf and there are big sales at the end of January and the end of July each year. Secondly, if you are really serious, you can employ the services of a “shopping guide” who will be able to direct you to the best deals in the city.

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The economic environment
The outlook for the German economy is positive and the economic upturn is continuing. 2008 will see a change from purely export driven growth to more growth support through domestic demand. For the first time in years significant raises in salaries are currently negotiated and the consumer climate can be seen as friendly. This will be associated with further reduction in unemployment, as companies are prepared to take on staff. Growth in the economy can be expected to stimulate the German property market.
The Local Aspect
In 2006 the Berlin economy grew by 1.9 % and 7,000 new jobs were created. While the growth is below the German average the increase in jobs and decrease in unemployment is well above the average. These figures reflect that numerous businesses have decided to grow their business in Berlin or set up new offices and branches here. The focus is on media and innovative technology.
The population is stable at 3.4 million after a period of migration in the 1990’s into the newly available suburbs after the fall of the wall.
The German Property Market
Germany has seen a major influx of international capital to its property market over the last 2-3 years with record year 2006 which was considered a record year still being outranked by 2007. The year 2008 is seen by most market players as a year of consolidation. Increasing numbers of institutional investors will become sellers which should offer interesting opportunities for smaller and private investors as it is unlikely that all sales will be in large packages.
The Berlin Property Market
After years of stagnation the Berlin property market started a boom phase in 2006 which has carried on into 2007. Especially international investors have absorbed record numbers of undervalued properties. The turnover in 2006 went up by 50% to a record value of 15.8 billion Euro;. Naturally this has led to a price increase the initial yields of 8 to 10% are no longer achievable in acceptable locations. The yields in top locations are below 6% whereas good locations like Steglitz still produce offers between 6.5 and 7%, many of them with short term development potential (upside).
The new rent table 2007 (“Mietspiegel 2007″) has already shown increases in residential rents. The picture is variable though between stable and increases.
Is it not too late to jump on the train?
No, it is not too late! Attractive property, even at entry level is still coming into the market, with positive cash flow and a realistic expectation for capital appreciation. Careful research is required to make sure the information provided is met by the reality after the purchase. Market knowledge is required or local support is recommended.
Conclusions
The economic situation in Germany is positive with the prospect of a longer period of prosperity. The Berlin property market has three main value drivers:
# Stable population development accompanied by new jobs.
# Long term commitment to the location by the government and international business.
# Still low prices compared to other European capitals with yields that allow a positive cash flow after financing.
With a follow-up article I will provide information about the rent in different parts of Berlin and different types of buildings. You will find this article on the authors website below.
Berlin is the capital city and a state of Germany. It is the countries largest city in area and population and the second most populous city in the European Union. Berlin is located in eastern Germany, about 70 kilometres west of the border with Poland. The landscape was shaped by ice sheets during the last ice age.
Berlin is one of the most influential centres in European politics, culture and science. The city serves as an important junction of national and continental transportation.
First documented in the 13th century, Berlin became the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia in 1701 and of the German Empire in 1871 and remained so during periods of Weimar Republic and Third Reich until 1945. In times of division the German Democratic Republic claimed East Berlin as its capital, while West Berlin was a democratic island surrounded by East Germany. Following German reunification in 1990, Berlin again became capital of Germany.
After a fifty year lull, Berlin is back, back as the capital of a reunified Germany and back as one of Europes greatest cities. After World War II, Berlin was a crippled pawn, sandwiched between East and West, with a literal and metaphoric wall deeply dividing the two halves. The north eastern German city even suffered the ignominy of losing its capital status, as the West German government fled to Bonn. Today, the Cold War and the iconic events of November 1989, which saw the Berlin Wall torn to pieces by those whom it had oppressed for so long, are starting to seem like a distant memory and all the talk in Berlin is of the future.
A major tourist and shopping destination and is well known for its diverse range of convention venues and media outlets. It is home to some of the worlds most prominent universities, theatres and museums.
The rapidly changing metropolis at present enjoys an international reputation for its festivals, vibrant nightlife, contemporary architecture, and arts. Being home to people from over 180 nations, Berlin is a magnet for individuals who are attracted by its liberal lifestyle, urban eclecticism, and artistic freedom.
Contrary to the usual cliches about Germany, Berlin is a city with a laid back attitude and some of the liveliest nightlife in Europe. In Berlin today, there is everything from authentic beer halls and old Soviet era haunts right through to buzzing style bars and Latino nightclubs.
The climate is equally eclectic, with hot summer days giving way to occasionally freezing temperatures during the long grey winter. Todays experience is to laze through a summer day in the Tiergarten with the rabble of construction just out of earshot, sipping on a chilled Pilsner beer, while witnessing a city reinventing itself as one of Europes finest capitals.
There is quite a lot to see when you are visiting Berlin, Germany. When you visit this part of Germany, once separated from western Germany, you can enjoy many events. Many of the Berlin, Germany events take place in the various museums and concert halls that surround the city.
A great deal of Berlin, Germany events take place at Checkpoint Charlie, the site of the former Berlin Wall. Some of the Berlin, Germany events that you may want to enjoy include the Winter Wine Event, the Columbia-Halle exhibition concerts, the Outdoor Show at the Arena Glashaus and the annual German Film Festival at o2 World.
Winter Wine Event
Germany is home to many different types of wines and you can sample them all when you come to the Winter Wine Event that is held throughout February each year in Berlin. This is an all over event that takes place in clubs, restaurants, wineries and pubs throughout Berlin. If you want to sample the best of German wine, you should visit Berlin in February so that you can participate in the Winter Wine Event.
Columbia-Halle Exhibition
For music arts, you can enjoy the Columbia Halle exhibition hall. This is the center where many of the Berlin music events take place throughout the year. From popular singing groups and acts to local Berlin musicians, you can find it all when you visit the Columbia-Halle Exhibition Hall. There are concerts at this hall every weekend of the year so you are sure to catch something good when you visit Berlin. This is one part of Berlin that you do not want to miss.
OctoberFest
The annual OctoberFest celebration takes place in Berlin throughout October and is a homage to beer as well as wine and other spirits. German dancing, music and culture is explored during this month throughout Berlin. You can enjoy parades, traditional German folk dancing and home brewed German beers when you visit Berlin during October. October is one of the liveliest months to visit Berlin.
Arena Glashaus Outdoor Show
If you are into the outdoors, you should check out the Arena Glashaus Outdoor Show. This is an outdoor area that is normally reserved for sports such as soccer, but each March hosts an outdoor show that features camping, hiking and motor equipment for the outdoors. If you want to see what you need to hike throughout the magnificent Black Forest, for example, you might want to visit the Arena Glashaus Outdoor Show.
O2 World Film Festival
If you are looking for the best when it comes to German film festivals, you can find it when you visit the O2World Film Festival each September at the o2 World Arena in Berlin. Each year, filmgoers and those in the film industry converge on Berlin to acknowledge this film festival that features the best of local film making. If you want to explore the German arts in film, the best way to do so is to visit the o2 World in Berlin during the month of September when the film festival is going on. You can get tickets for this film festival at the door.

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